Santos and Oil Search increase production following PNG LNG start-up, Crater Gold raising funds for mine development, and regional tuna stock report due out August. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Government to deliver military infrastructure upgrades, and other business stories
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16 Jul 2014 by Leave a Comment
The PNG Government plans to rebuild the country’s military barracks by 2017, InterOil halts drilling at Wahoo-1, and Bank of South Pacific plans share buyback. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Creating jobs is the challenge in Papua New Guinea, says Asian Development Bank
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9 Jul 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the biggest economic and social challenges facing the PNG government is jobs growth for its rapidly growing workforce in a post-LNG construction economy, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest report card.
In brief: Government prepares to relocate Moresby port to Motukea Island, and other business stories
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9 Jul 2014 by Leave a Comment
The national government prepares to buy Motukea Port from Curtain Bros, exports of LNG could double in five years and fuel prices fall. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Papua New Guinea Prime Minister respects court’s decision on arrest warrant and other stories
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2 Jul 2014 by Leave a Comment
Prime Minister O’Neill to respect court’s decision, Bougainville Copper assesses draft mining bill, and Papua Mining raises exploration funds. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
National Petroleum Company aims to deliver long-term benefits, says Kramer
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21 May 2014 by Leave a Comment
As the PNG LNG project enters its operational phase, Frank Kramer, Chairman of the National Petroleum Company of Papua New Guinea (which will hold and manage the government’s 16.8% stake) outlines his vision for managing the country’s hydrocarbon assets.
Bemobile gets cash injection as government steps in
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The Papua New Guinea Government has increased its stake in mobile phone company Bemobile, following the collapse of a deal with the Fiji National Provident Fund.
In brief: Boost for roads and agriculture, tax review paper released, rubber production halts
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16 Apr 2014 by Leave a Comment
World Bank loan for roads and agriculture, draft tax review released and rubber farming halts in Western Province. Our summary of the week’s business stories.
In brief: Papua New Guinea budget deficit, massive growth and other stories
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9 Apr 2014 by Leave a Comment
A budget deficit for Papua New Guinea but the ADB forecasts massive growth in 2015. Meanwhile, nickel production looks set to rise. The week’s business news in brief.
In brief: New air traffic management system, corruption case ‘victory’ and boost for remote areas communications.
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2 Apr 2014 by Leave a Comment
A new national air traffic management system, Koim declares victory after jailing of MP on corruption charges and Tekikom and Digicel boost remote services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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